State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Saturday July 13, 2024 ( 47 items ) |
"N.Y. DEC Does What?!" Podcast Episode 8 Now Available: Digging Deep on the Navy-Grumman Plume
ALBANY, New York, July 12 (TNSres) -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation presented a podcast on July 11, 2024:
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released the latest episode of "DEC Does What?!", the bi-weekly podcast that features conversations with DEC experts about the agency's wide-ranging efforts to protect New Yorkers and the environment. Episode Eight-- "Digging Deep on the Navy-Grumman Plume"--explores the role of DEC
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100 Black Men of Syracuse and Syracuse Stage Present 'Citizen James, or the Young Man Without a Country' by Kyle Bass
SYRACUSE, New York, July 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Syracuse Stage, in partnership with 100 Black Men of Syracuse, announced that the company's 2024/25 season will officially begin with "Citizen James, or the Young Man Without a Country"--a powerful and illuminating live world premiere production from resident playwright Kyle Bass on Aug. 2-3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Archbold Theatre, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse.
Directed by Joann Maria Yarrow, the live world premiere of
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A Collaborative Approach to Comprehending Glacial Retreat
NEW YORK, July 13 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news:
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Researchers at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Pontificia Universidad Catolica in Chile have spent years collaborating to better understand the fluctuations of the Patagonian Ice Sheet and its societal impacts.
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By Joerg Schaefer and Esteban Sagredo
Deciphering the history of fluctuations of the Patagonian Ice Sheet since the last ice age has been the purpose of ov
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Abruna receives Global Energy Prize
ITHACA, New York, July 12 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Hector Abruna, the Emile M. Chamot Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), is among the winners of the 2024 Global Energy Prize, which recognizes outstanding achievements in scientific and technical research and development in the field of energy.
The other recipients this year are Zi-Qiang Zhu, head of the Electrical Machines and Drives Research Group at
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Amid a Sweltering Summer, a New Study Finds Street Trees Thrive in NYC
NEW YORK, July 13 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news:
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New research demonstrates trees grow fastest in the neighborhoods that need them the most.
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By Marie DeNoia Aronsohn
So far this summer, New York City--like much of the country--has clocked more than 11 90-plus degree days. In addition to the increasing frequency of extreme heat waves, if it seems hotter in the city than in other environments, it typically is.
The urb
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Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation Into Civilian Death in Buffalo
NEW YORK, July 12 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of a civilian who died on July 10, 2024 following an encounter with members of the Buffalo Police Department (BPD) in Buffalo.
At approximately 12:14 a.m. on July 10, two BPD officers stopped a car that was speeding while driving westbound on Kensington Avenue at the intersection with Oly
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Debevoise Advised MetLife in Connection With Its $1.2B Managed Secondary Transaction
NEW YORK, July 13 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news:
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised MetLife Investment Management in connection with a $1.2 billion managed secondary transaction, which included a $975 million portfolio disposition of MetLife affiliate private equity and equity co-investment assets to its newly raised fund, MetLife Investment Private Equity Partners II.
The Debevoise team was led by investment management partners Andrew Gershon and Joe Bind
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Debevoise Advises Valenz Health in Its Acquisition of Healthcare Bluebook
NEW YORK, July 13 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news:
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Valenz Health in its acquisition of Healthcare Bluebook. For more information, please see the company's press release.
Valenz Health is a platform of integrated cost containment and payment integrity solutions. Healthcare Bluebook is a healthcare cost and quality navigation platform.
The Debevoise team is led by M&A partners Spencer Gilbert and Michael Diz and includes coun
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Rep. Emilia Sykes - "Black Candidates Can Win Everywhere If We are Given the Opportunity"
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on July 11, 2024:
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The New York Times: "Emilia Sykes is one of only a few Black Democrats in Congress who don't resemble most of their constituents, and whose political survival this year will help determine which party controls the House."
The New York Times recently detailed how Congresswoman Emilia Sykes' "fate this year also is a test of whether Black Democrats can maintain and ex
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Exploding Kittens Game Created by RIT Alumnus Debuts on Netflix
ROCHESTER, New York, July 13 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Elan Lee '98 is executive producer of the popular card game turned animated series
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The bestselling card game that RIT alumnus Elan Lee '98 (computer science) created nearly 10 years ago is exploding into a universe.
Exploding Kittens, the animated series based on the game, premiered on Netflix July 12. The nine-episode first season brings characters from the game to life and intr
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Following First Shark Sighting of the Summer, N.Y. Gov. Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Shark Monitoring Efforts
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 12, 2024:
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Governor Hochul Directed New York State Parks To Add More Drones and Drone Operators at Beaches at State Parks on Long Island To Monitor for Sharks
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Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on measures to monitor for sharks and other marine life at beaches at state parks on Long Island this summer. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preser
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Greenberg Traurig Prevails for Vetnos as Federal Court Approves Company's Lawsuit Against PrizePicks to Move Forward
NEW YORK, July 13 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig litigators obtained a favorable ruling for Vetnos LLC (Vetnos) July 9 when Judge William M. Ray, II in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia adopted a Report and Recommendation by the Special Master denying PrizePicks' motion to dismiss the case Vetnos has brought against the company. The decision affirms the validity of the patents asserted by
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John Mannion Added to DCCC's Coveted 'Red to Blue' Program
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on July 11, 2024:
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Mannion will flip NY-22 blue and help take back the House majority
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Today, the DCCC announced that John Mannion has been added to the committee's highly competitive 'Red to Blue' program, signaling that the DCCC is invested in providing Mannion, a top-tier candidate, with the support needed to continue building a winning campaign as he runs for New York's 22nd
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: From 'Asthma Alley' to Green Spaces - A Field Trip With South Bronx Unite
NEW YORK, July 12 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news:
By Conor O'Brien
The South Bronx is a coastal community without a waterfront. Severed from the shore, two South Bronx neighborhoods--Mott Haven and Port Morris--are saturated with waste facilities, power plants and warehouses, and crisscrossed with highways that carry diesel trucks throughout the community. Local residents experience significantly more asthma hospitalizations that elsewhere i
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Manhattan College's School Of Business Reaffirms AACSB Accreditation
RIVERDALE, New York, July 8 -- Manhattan College issued the following news:
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O'Malley School of Business maintains prestigious accreditation for six years
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Manhattan College's O'Malley School of Business (OMSB) reaffirmed its accreditation for all the business degree programs from the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) International Board of Directors. The highly-respected association is the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools tha
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Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul, and Department of Youth and Community Development Announce $4.2 Million in State Grants to Support Youth Team Sports Across All Five Boroughs
NEW YORK, July 13 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news:
Part of the Adams Administration's "Summer of Possibility," Celebrating City's Unrivaled Summer Offerings, and Governor Hochul's "Get Offline, Get Outside" Statewide Campaign, Encouraging Kids to Put Down Phones and Enjoy Outdoor Activities This Summer
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Commissioner Keith Howard today
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams Announce $4.2 Million to Support Youth Team Sports Across New York City
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 12, 2024:
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Part of Governor Hochul's "Get Offline, Get Outside" Statewide Campaign Encouraging Kids to Put Down Their Phones and Enjoy Outdoor Activities This Summer
Part of Mayor Adams' "Summer of Possibility" Celebrating New York City's Summer Offerings
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Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) C
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Completion of Improvements to the National Women's Hall of Fame as Part of the Seneca Falls Downtown Revitalization Initiative
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 12, 2024:
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$1 Million Renovation of Iconic Smokestack, Construction of Elevator and Stairwell to Access Upper Floors, and Expanded Second Floor
Improvements Double Existing Space to Honor Inductees and Offer More Exhibits
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of major improvements to the National Women's Hall of Fame building in Seneca Falls as part of the Downtown
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Erie Canal Bicentennial Commission to Commemorate 200th Anniversary of the Original Waterway's Completion and Continued Impact on New York
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 12, 2024:
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Introduced in the 2024 State of the State Address, Commission Will Be Responsible for a Robust Calendar of Events and Activities Throughout the Next Two Years
Celebration Will Culminate At 2025 World Canals Conference, Held In Buffalo Next Year
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the creation of the Erie Canal Bicentennial Commission to commemorate the 200th annivers
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Major Capital Region Infrastructure Projects to Improve Rail Service and Boost Economic Development
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 12, 2024:
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$634.8 Million Replacement of Livingston Avenue Railroad Bridge Will Improve Critical Link for Rail Service Statewide
$10 Million To Remove Albany's Blighted Central Warehouse Building and Pave Way for Redevelopment
Renderings Available Here (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/4z1bf8tg4of8s8v6303ne/AC3QQiXi4j66GR1qntU-36Q?rlkey=9jb82jvaxf8mtq2gihmboz4zm&st=o24as5mi&dl=0)
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Major Progress in the Redevelopment of Watertown Correctional Facility and Willard Drug Treatment Campus
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 12, 2024:
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Releases Request for Proposals for Redevelopment of Watertown Correctional Facility with an Emphasis on Housing with a Range of Unit Sizes and Affordability Levels
New Seneca County RFP for Lead Developer to Re-envision the 550-Acre Willard Drug Treatment Campus
Advances Key Recommendations from State's Prison Redevelopment Commission to Create New Opportunities and Community
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Opening of $23.6 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in East Buffalo
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 12, 2024:
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Renovation of Historic School Creates 42 Affordable Energy-Efficient Apartments, Including 12 Units of Supportive Housing, as well as Community Service Hub Serving Buffalo's Broadway-Fillmore Neighborhood
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of Apartments at the Lyceum, a $23.6 million project that transformed a historic former school, the St. John Kanty Ly
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Opening of Great Lakes 360, a New Living Museum on the Aquarium of Niagara's Expanded Campus
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 12, 2024:
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Project Will Help Attract New Visitors and Reconnect the People of Niagara Falls to the Waterway That Defines the City's Identity
New Exhibit Space and Panoramic Views Further Support the Governor's Summer Campaign to Help Kids and Families "Get Offline, Get Outside"
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of the Great Lakes 360 living museum on the newly exp
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces State Partnership Between the New York National Guard and the Kingdom of Sweden
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 12, 2024:
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National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program Connects National Guards with Militaries for Bilateral Training and Exchange Partnerships
Joint Training Sessions Will Enhance Security Cooperation and Improve Readiness for Both Forces
Exercises With NATO's 32nd Member State ToBegin This Summer
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the signing of a state partnership agr
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Issues Remarks on Capital Region Infrastructure Projects to Improve Rail Service, Boost Economic Development
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following remarks on July 12, 2024, announcing major capital region infrastructure projects to improve rail service and boost economic development:
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that construction has begun on a $634.8 million project to replace the Livingston Avenue Rail Bridge, which will replace the Civil War-era passenger rail bridge spanning the Hudson River between the cities of Albany and Rensse
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Issues Remarks on Legislation to Encourage Safe Use of E-Bikes, Lithium-Ion Batteries, Protect New Yorkers
ALBANY, New York, July 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following remarks on July 11, 2024:
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislative package to raise awareness about the safe use of e-bikes and products that contain lithium-ion batteries and protect New Yorkers. As e-bikes have surged in popularity, these new laws build on Governor Hochul's number one priority of keeping New Yorkers safe both on and off the road.
A rush transcript of the Governor's remark
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Issues Remarks on Opening of 14 Affordable Apartments With Supportive Services for Veterans in Rockland County
ALBANY, New York, July 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following remarks on July 10, 2024:
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the opening of the $5.4 million Homes for Heroes Veterans Apartments, a newly constructed 14-unit permanent supportive housing development for veterans located on the former Camp Shanks military station in Rockland County. This project was developed in partnership with Rockland Homes for Heroes, a nonprofit created to build housing for
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N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: City of Yonkers - Budget Review
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. B24-6-7) on July 12, 2024, entitled "City of Yonkers - Budget Review."
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Purpose of Budget Review
The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers' financial condition in the current and future years.
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Key Findings
* The 2024-25 budget relies on nonrecurring revenue of $133.5 million, such as appropriated fund
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N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Franklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Capital Project State Aid
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-39) on July 12, 2024, entitled "Franklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Capital Project State Aid."
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Audit Objective
Determine whether Franklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials properly claimed State aid for the Adirondack Educational Center (AEC) and North Franklin Educational Cen
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N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Rensselaer City School District - Medicaid Reimbursements
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-42) on July 12, 2024, entitled "Rensselaer City School District - Medicaid Reimbursements."
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Audit Objective
Determine whether the Rensselaer City School District (District) officials claimed Medicaid reimbursements to which the District was entitled.
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Key Findings
District officials did not submit claims for all Medicaid-eligible services
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N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Town of Franklinville - Procurement
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-56) on July 12, 2024, entitled "Town of Franklinville - Procurement."
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Audit Objective
Determine whether Town of Franklinville (Town) officials complied with the requirements of the Town's procurement policy.
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Key Findings
Town officials did not always comply with the requirements of the Town's procurement policy because the Town Board (Boa
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N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Town of Lancaster - Town Supervisor's Financial Duties
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-32) on July 12, 2024, entitled "Town of Lancaster - Town Supervisor's Financial Duties."
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Audit Objective
Determine whether the Town of Lancaster (Town) Supervisor (Supervisor) adequately performed his financial duties.
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Key Findings
The former Supervisor did not perform his financial duties and did not monitor the work performed by the firm
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N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Town of Stafford - Capital Projects
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-17) on July 12, 2024, entitled "Town of Stafford - Capital Projects."
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Audit Objective
Determine whether the Town of Stafford (Town) Town Board (Board) properly authorized and monitored capital project activity.
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Key Findings
The Board did not properly authorize and monitor capital project activity. Because the Board relied on an engineering
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N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Village of Elmira Heights - Claims Auditing
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-44) on July 12, 2024, entitled "Village of Elmira Heights - Claims Auditing."
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Audit Objective
Determine whether the Village of Elmira Heights (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) properly audited claims.
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Key Findings
Although New York State Village Law Section 5-524 requires, with limited exceptions, a village board to audit all claims aga
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NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL RECOGNIZES ARIEL GURSKY AS 2024 RISING STAR
NEW YORK, July 13 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Morgan Lewis partner Ariel Gursky has been honored as a rising star by New York Law Journal as part of its 2024 New York Legal Awards.
Ariel represents broker-dealers, investment advisers, and their executives in regulatory examinations and enforcement actions by the SEC, self-regulatory organizations, and state securities commissions.
She advises on compliance with SEC and FINRA rules, focusing on self-reportin
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Niagara University in Ontario Expands Program Offerings in High-Demand Career Fields
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, July 12 -- Niagara University issued the following news on July 11, 2024:
By Lisa McMahon
Niagara University in Ontario has added three new programs intended to prepare students for jobs in the high-demand industries of financial planning, disaster/emergency management and national security, and criminal justice.
"These initiatives underscore our dedication to developing the future workforce for our binational region," said the Rev. James Maher, C.M., Niagara Univers
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North Carolina Museum of History Announces New Maritime Museums Leadership
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 12 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources issued the following news release:
The North Carolina Museum of History is pleased to announce that Maria Vann will now lead the three North Carolina Maritime Museums: the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras, the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort, and the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport.
Vann is a historian and museum professional from New York who serves as deputy
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Northwestern Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Ryan Field
NEW YORK, July 13 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news:
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Joint Venture of Turner Construction Company and Walsh Construction Company will serve as the general contractors of the project.
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Northwestern University celebrated the formal groundbreaking for the new Ryan Field, a 100% privately funded project set to bring thousands of jobs and nearly $660 million in economic impact to the City of Evanston and surrounding areas.
The ceremony took place at the site of the
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NYU Abu Dhabi Launches the Mariet Westermann Distinguished MFA Fellowship
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, July 12 (TNSres) -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release on July 10, 2024:
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Westermann, whose leadership has significantly shaped the cultural landscape of NYU Abu Dhabi, recently concluded her tenure as the University's Vice Chancellor to assume the role of Director and CEO of the Guggenheim Museum and Foundation
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NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has established the Mariet Westermann Distinguished Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
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Ogilvy and Mather Issue Commentary: Nudgestock 2024 - From Speed Traps to Circadian Rhythms
NEW YORK, July 12 -- Ogilvy and Mather issued the following commentary on July 11, 2024:
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Nudgestock 2024: From Speed Traps to Circadian Rhythms
If you missed any of this year's event, re-live Nudgestock 2024 in its entirety above. Below are 5 key takeaways from this year's event.
By Kaj Sahota
We all know the world of advertising is changing, but how do we ensure we're moving with the times? Here are five key takeaways from Nudgestock 2024 highlighting how advertisers and marketers ca
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RIT Leads Effort to Prepare Students for Quantum Workforce
ROCHESTER, New York, July 13 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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A team at RIT is working to get more students involved in quantum education and prepared for careers in quantum science and technology
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Quantum technology is poised to shape the future and improve the world, with the United Nations recently declaring the year 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. A team at RIT is at the forefront of bringing mor
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Teaching the Global Power of Sport, Olympics Through a Communication Lens
SYRACUSE, New York, July 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Students in Brad Horn's Managing Global Brands of Sport: An International Public Relations Study class learned about global sport through the communication lens during a three-week immersion experience in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Historically, the Olympics have provided countless memorable athletic achievements--the Miracle on Ice men's hockey team upsetting the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid,
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Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears Live on PIX11's News at 5 PM
NEW YORK, July 13 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on July 12, 2024, with Kendis Gibson of PIX11's News at 5 PM:
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Kendis Gibson: Now to New York City Mayor Eric Adams joining us tonight. Mr. Mayor, can you hear us?
Mayor Eric Adams: Yes.
Gibson: Great to see you. Thanks for taking the time. Let's start with what you thought about President Biden's big boy press conference, as they called it last night. How do you think he did? Did he quie
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WarnerMedia: Max Brings HBO Original, The Penguin to San Diego, Turning the Gaslamp Quarter Into Gotham
NEW YORK, July 12 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024:
Max will bring Gotham to life in San Diego to celebrate the highly anticipated upcoming HBO(R) Original series THE PENGUIN, starring Colin Farrell, debuting this September. Starting Thursday, July 25, THE PENGUIN will begin its takeover with an exclusive experience by recreating Gotham's famed Iceberg Lounge, deploying a Gotham Ice truck in front of the San Diego Convention C
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White & Case Advises Guggenheim Securities as Structuring Agent, on Planet Fitness's $800M Whole-Business Securitization Offering
NEW YORK, July 13 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Guggenheim Securities, LLC, as structuring agent, on a US$800 million whole-business securitization issuance of Series 2024-1 notes by Planet Fitness, a franchisor of more than 2,000 fitness centers in all 50 US states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico and Australia.
The issuance comprises US$800 million Class A-2 senior secured notes tha
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White & Case Advises HDT Automotive Solutions on Acquisition of Veritas
NEW YORK, July 13 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised HDT Automotive Solutions (HDT) on the acquisition of the business operations of German automotive supplier Veritas AG (Veritas), its business in Hungary and its subsidiaries in Mexico, Bosnia and Austria.
US-headquartered HDT designs, develops and manufactures innovative thermal management systems for the automotive industry. With the Veritas acquisition, HDT is sign
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White & Case, African Center on Law & Ethics at GIMPA Law School, Fordham Law School, Strathmore Law School Host Conference on Legal Ethics in Kenya
NEW YORK, July 13 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP, along with the African Center on Law & Ethics (ACLE) at GIMPA Law School, Fordham Law School and Strathmore Law School, announces a three-day ethics conference and workshop titled, "Ethical Foundations of Legal Education: The Future of Access to Justice in Africa," which will be held from July 10 to 12 at Strathmore Law School in Nairobi, Kenya.
More than 35 heads of law school
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